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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD:

Develop and implement a strategy and action plans for a team, department or division

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15219	Develop and implement a strategy and action plans for a team, department or division
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Generic Management
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular-Fundamental	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Reregistered		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This is a Unit Standard intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be (second level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, and may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Developing a strategy for the department/division

Developing action plans for the department/division

Implementing action plans

Reviewing action plans.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that people learning towards this Unit Standard are competent in:

Communication at NQF level 4

Computer Literacy at NQF level 4

The Unit standard entitled, "Demonstrate a basic understanding of the role of a business strategy in managing a small business or a business unit"

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Analysis of the organisation strategic plan includes external appraisal, internal appraisal, corporate culture appraisal and past performance appraisal

Stakeholders could include team members, senior management, other departments, and customers.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Develop a strategy for the department/division/section.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The strategic plan of the organisation is analysed with a view to aligning the operations of the section/department with it.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The mission statement of the section/division/department reflects the mission statement and strategic plan of the organisation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Objectives are clear and reflect the mission statement for the department/division/section.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Departmental/divisional/sectional objectives contribute to the achievement of the strategic plan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Stakeholders are involved on the process.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Develop action plans for the department/division/section.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The action plans are in accordance with the strategy.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The action plans are complete and include provision for contingencies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The action plans are documented to show tasks, responsibilities, timeframes, performance measures and resource needs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Existing organisational tools for implementing strategy are included in plans.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Stakeholders are involved in the process.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Implement action plans.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Strategy and action plans are communicated to the team, department or division.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Implementation matches specified action plans.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Implementation makes optimum use of available resources.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Review action plans.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Reviews are conducted of the implementation against departmental/divisional/sectional objectives.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Results are communicated to stakeholders throughout the process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Amendments are made to plans if necessary to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of department/division/section.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.

Assessors must be registered as an assessor with the Services SETA ETQA or an ETQA that represents the sector in which the learner is employed and which has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA.

Moderators must be registered as assessors with the Services ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA.

The mechanisms and requirements for moderation should be applied in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.

Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.

Training providers must be accredited by the Services ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Components of strategy

Models for developing strategy

Techniques for identifying strengths and weaknesses e.g. SWOT analysis

Approaches and tools for strategy implementation e.g. Balanced Scorecard.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve relating to the implementation of the strategy.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others in gathering inputs.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities in developing and implementing action plans.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information concerning the organisational strategic plan.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively to stakeholders throughout the process.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology for recording all plans.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems and how the department/divisional strategy effects the organisational strategy and vice versa.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	61594	National Certificate: Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-05-02	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	49793	National Certificate: Productivity	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	SABPP
Core	57631	National Certificate: Radiation Protection	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Core	58473	National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	TETA
Core	48888	National Diploma: Hiring Operations Management	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2016-12-31	SERVICES
Core	49023	National Diploma: Liaison Interpreting	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	QCTO
Core	79808	National Diploma: Occupational Safety	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	49794	National Diploma: Productivity	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	SABPP
Core	48784	National Diploma: Translation	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-12-31	CHE
Fundamental	60070	National Certificate: Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallics)	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Fundamental	49448	National Certificate: Plastics Manufacturing	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Fundamental	49469	National Diploma: Complex Procurement	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30
Fundamental	49060	National Degree: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical)	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2018-12-31	EWSETA
Elective	48962	Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Logistics (M&AL)	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Reregistered	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	65030	National Certificate: Arts and Culture Development Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Elective	79886	National Certificate: Business Advising	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Reregistered	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Elective	59201	National Certificate: Generic Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	49121	National Certificate: Interactive Media	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	MICTS
Elective	49123	National Certificate: Journalism	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2007-10-18	Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	58978	National Certificate: Journalism	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	MICTS
Elective	49337	National Certificate: Multi-National Safety and Security Operations Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	SAS SETA
Elective	66189	National Certificate: Quality Management Systems	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Elective	61489	National Certificate: Transport Operations	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Reregistered	2023-06-30	TETA
Elective	57450	National Diploma: Automotive Diagnostics and Repair	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2009-02-18	Was MERSETA until Last Date for Achievement
Elective	59256	National Diploma: Flight Dispatch	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2016-12-31	TETA
Elective	50023	National Diploma: Legal Interpreting	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	SAS SETA
Elective	58309	National Diploma: Project Management	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	SERVICES
Elective	63369	National Diploma: Trade Union Practice	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2020-07-30	ETDP SETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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5.	Artshub Institute (Pty) Ltd
6.	ATTI Nelspruit Pty Ltd
7.	C L SKILLS MANAGEMENT CC
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10.	Circleway College
11.	CLASS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY PTY LTD
12.	College of Production Technology
13.	CSG SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD
14.	Dee-Bravo Training Centre
15.	DMP Training (PINETOWN) (TP)
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50.	Plastics Federation of South Africa (MAITLAND) (TP)
51.	Plastics Federation of South Africa (MIDRAND) (TP)
52.	Plastics Federation of South Africa (WESTMEAD) (TP)
53.	Production Management Institute of Southern Africa (PMI) - Johannesburg
54.	PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA PTY LTD
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62.	SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS PTY. LTD.
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65.	Stellenbosch Graduate Institute Pty Ltd
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67.	THE FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING CENTRE
68.	THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL SCIENCES PTY LTD
69.	THE HUMAN EQUATION CC
70.	THE HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICE CC
71.	THE STAR FACTORY
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73.	UKZN EXTENDED LEARNING
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